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holes to admit of the roots being fully spread out. As regards 
depth, this should be governed by the soil mark on each stem. 
The soil mark is the spot showing how far the stem has pre- 
viously been buried in the soil. Generally speaking, the depth 
of soil above the roots is six inches, and if the soil mark 
cannot be clearly seen, cover the roots to the depth just 
mentioned. No manure should be mixed with the soil for 
trees or shrubs. If a soil be naturally heavy, use some good 
soil to cover the roots and fill up with ordinary soil. In 
planting, carefully work the soil between the roots and give 
Fig. 20. A SMALL LILY POOL. 
A small pond planted with Water Lilies (Nyinphaea marliacea varieties) 
and the margins fringed with Royal Ferns, Japanese Irises, etc. A charming 
feature for a nook on the lawn. 
the bush or tree an occasional shake to settle the soil. When 
the roots are well covered, tread the soil down firmly, then fill 
up the hole and again tread well. Standard trees should have 
a good stout stake driven in beside the stem before the roots 
are covered with soil. This precaution prevents injury to the 
roots by driving the stake in afterwards. When the planting 
is finished, wrap a piece of sacking round the stem of the 
tree, then secure the stem and stake tightly by means of stout 
tar twine. In dry seasons evergreens planted in May or 
September should at once have a copious supply of water, and 
it is also a wise precaution to syringe the foliage every evening. 
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